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Gross Income$85,000
Deductions$0
Taxable Income$0
Tax Payable$0
HECS Repayment$0
Tax Saved$0
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💰 1. Your Income
$85,000Required. Before tax.
Annual overtime pay
Additional employment
Dividends + interest
Profit or loss (use −)
🔨 2. Tools & PPE
$1,280Prefilled at max no-receipt amounts.
Up to $300 no-receipt
Spanners, hammers, etc
Steel-cap work boots
Vests, gloves, hard hat
Compulsory workwear
Sunscreen, hats, glasses
Tool pouches, belts
🎫 3. Licences & Tickets
$550ETU, CFMEU, etc.
Construction induction
High-risk licences
CPR / first aid
Confined space, heights
🚐 4. Travel & Vehicle
$088¢/km, up to 5,000. Between job sites.
Work hours only
Accommodation + meals
⚠️ Home-to-work is NOT deductible. Only travel between different job sites during your work day. Keep a diary of site addresses.
💻 5. Asset Depreciation
$0For ABN contractors. PAYG employees claim tools under $300 outright.
Annual depreciation
Work portion
Logbook method
📋 6. Other Items
$0Quote prep, paperwork
Work-use portion
Premiums paid
Personal policy premiums
📚 7. HECS / HELP
$0/yrFor uni or diploma study. Only 1 in 10 tradies has this — skip if not applicable.
Remaining loan balance.
You must repay
$0/yr
15¢ per $1 over $67,000
Debt growth
$0/yr
2.8% indexation
👨👩👧👦 8. Dependent Care Offset
$0For maintaining a dependent on DSP or Carer Payment.
Dependent's adjusted taxable income.
Max offset$3,396
Your income eligibility✅ Pass
Estimated offset$3,396
📝 9. Other Deductions
$0Any other eligible work deductions.
👷 You're in ABN Contractor mode. Below are extra sections for your business income and expenses.
📊 10. ABN Business Income
$0Total invoiced, excluding GST.
10% of income if registered
🧾 11. Business Expenses
$0Supplies, timber, etc
Hired help payments
Scaffold, machinery
Fuel, maintenance, rego
Public liability + tool
Bookkeeper, accountant
🏦 12. Super & Tax
$0Personal deductible contributions
Quarterly tax paid
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Cents/km — 88¢ up to 5,000 km
Logbook — 12-week minimum for vehicle
$300 Threshold — no receipt needed per item
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